Student Life Content

This Time, Graduation To Be Real for �ٺ��Ƶ Student

Julia Ann Easley — December 09, 2024 - 2:35pm

Emmanuel “Manny” Garcia Pereida of Oakland wore a �ٺ��Ƶ cap and gown with a stole identifying him as a first-generation college graduate. His name sounded over the arena’s speakers. He crossed the stage and shook hands with the chancellor. His family cheered.

Help ‘Stuff the Bus’ With Food, Other Necessities

Julie Ling Huang — November 25, 2024 - 8:00am

Unitrans and the Davis Food Co-op will host the eighth annual “Stuff the Bus” event Saturday, Dec. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Davis Food Co-op, at 620 G St.

CHANCELL-ING: Key Step Toward Equity, Student Success

Cody Kitaura — September 13, 2024 - 9:48am

Preparing students to succeed in a workforce that’s increasingly diverse and global gets to the heart of our mission at �ٺ��Ƶ. So, it’s incumbent that we remove barriers for students who have been historically excluded from higher education and create additional opportunities for these populations.

Campus Serves Up Award-Winning Response to Cook Shortage

Julia Ann Easley — August 27, 2024 - 8:00am

Roger Thompson clapped his hands together. “You’ve got two hours to open. Let’s get to it.”

“Yes, Chef!” Andrea Rivera replied. She turned to a class visitor and whispered: “That’s so they know we heard them, and it’s fun too.”

And with that, Rivera and five other food service workers left their classroom space at dining tables in Latitude and headed toward the dining facility’s kitchen on their way to becoming cooks at �ٺ��Ƶ.

Checking In With Chancellor May: Preparing Students for a World of Opportunity

Cody Kitaura — August 16, 2024 - 9:55am

To the �ٺ��Ƶ Community:

The new academic year starts in just a few weeks and I look forward to seeing our campuses full of new and returning Aggies.

For many of our students, summer is a popular season to engage in global learning opportunities, and approximately 1,200 students are participating in study abroad programs this year.

CHANCELL-ING: Planting Roots in Davis After Graduation

Cody Kitaura — August 02, 2024 - 11:01am

Two months ago, I had the honor of shaking more than 7,000 hands at �ٺ��Ƶ' commencement ceremonies. It's when we celebrate our graduates' successes and recognize how much the world benefits from their bright minds and compassionate hearts.

Student Aims to Showcase Black Voices at �ٺ��Ƶ

Cody Kitaura — July 30, 2024 - 9:00am

Computer science major Ahmed Eltayeb joins Chancellor Gary S. May on this month’s episode of Face to Face to discuss his efforts to boost representation online.

Eltayeb is the founder of Five Percent Studios, which he said posts vlogs and other videos online to showcase “the experience of Black students at �ٺ��Ƶ.”

That can range from interviews outside a concert to photoshoots with fraternities. The name of the organization is a reference to the fact that fewer than 5% of �ٺ��Ƶ undergraduates are Black.

UC Regents Approve New Student Housing at �ٺ��Ƶ

Katherine E Kerlin — July 19, 2024 - 2:01pm

�ٺ��Ƶ to break ground on a new residence hall next spring in the Segundo area.

WarnMe to Use Mobile Phones From Student Records

Julia Ann Easley — July 16, 2024 - 1:55pm

To more effectively reach students with emergency information, the campus is adding the mobile phone numbers of students to its WarnMe notification system to support text messaging.

Expanded Virtual Options Mean More Access to Summer Courses

Cody Kitaura — July 16, 2024 - 1:29pm

�ٺ��Ƶ 2024 Summer Sessions opened June 24 with more flexibility for students than ever — including a record 44 online courses. Four virtual General Education courses in psychology and communication also debuted.